Serikornis sungei

† Serikornis sungei is a Late Jurassic scansoriopterygid or paravian dinosaur from China, bearing extensive filamentous plumage on its body and limbs. Its four-winged body plan contributes to debate about the origin of avian flight.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Serikornis sungei was a meat-eating predator. Carnivorous dinosaurs were active hunters or scavengers, equipped with sharp teeth and claws for catching and consuming prey. They occupied the top of the food chain in their ecosystems.

Time Period

Jurassic Late Mesozoic Era

Serikornis sungei lived during the Jurassic Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 161.5 to 145.0 million years ago.

One of the most iconic periods for dinosaurs. Giant sauropods like Brachiosaurus and Diplodocus roamed alongside predators like Allosaurus. Archaeopteryx, the earliest known bird, appeared. The Morrison Formation preserves an extraordinary fossil record from this time.